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John is a Shareholder who practices in the areas of Agricultural Law, Environmental Law, and Government Law.   

After leaving active duty in the Army, John decided to attend law school. A mentor of his suggested that he pursue a legal practice that incorporates his undergraduate education (biology and aquatic ecology), with John’s love of the outdoors – and, with a determination and dedication, a water resource practice was born! John is a sought-after speaker for industry-leading conferences and is well known for his experience in water law.    

John is licensed to practice in Minnesota, the U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota, and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit.  

John graduated from St. John’s University. He received his law degree from the University of Minnesota. John joined Rinke Noonan in 1996.

John is a retired member of the Army National Guard, where he held the rank of Colonel. He had over 20 years of active and reserve service, and commanded an artillery battalion for over two years, including 16 months in Iraq.

John co-authored the chapter Local-Scale Institutions: Lake Management Associations and Watershed Districts in the recently published book entitled Water Policy in Minnesota: Issues, Incentives and Action. For further information or to purchase the book, click here.

John is a member of the following:

  • Minnesota State Bar Association
  • Stearns Benton Bar Association

John is active in several local, state, and national community service organizations and advisory boards.